Re-imagining the Educational System- Wishes for the Upcoming School Year
A wish list of changes needed to create an educational system that is inclusive, equitable and prepares children for the workplace of the future.
Come On, Let’s Get Excited! Twenty Life Lessons We Learned From Our Labrador
A list of life lessons learned by observing the actions of an emotional support dog as she interacts with the family she cares for.
Interview on the “Everyone’s Welcome” Podcast
back to JACKI’S BLOG THOUGHTS Interview on the “Everyone’s Welcome” Podcast I was greatly honored to be a guest on the program “Everyone’s Welcome”, hosted by two empowering and enlightening authors and leaders, Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer of Whole Community Inclusion (a program of Jewish Learning Venture) and Shelly Christensen of Inclusion Innovations.I invite you all to view our discussion about […]
How Critical is Academic Achievement When Choosing an Educational Setting for a Neurodiverse Child?
Tips about choosing an inclusive or special academic setting for children with neurodiversity, including autism, ADHD, Irlen Syndrome, Auditory Processing Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder.
Food for Thought: Is Medication Always the Best Solution for ADHD?
Blog opinion piece examining the use of Ritalin to treat ADHD with a sensory-processing based etiology.
Mindset and Mistakes- Lessons from LEGO
An enlightening discussion with my son who discovered through building LEGO that, more often than not, “mistakes” turn out to be excellent opportunities for growth, opportunity, learning, and discovery.